Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 4pm on AM950. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, startin
On today’s show: — An unruly passenger forces a Sun Country flight from MSP to Newark to land in Chicago according to the Star Tribune. — Melania Trump tries swiping an artifact from the Eisenhower Presidential library. — Data on who people are blaming for the government shutdown. — Two stories out of Wisconsin —…
It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Browns from London.
Housing and agriculture in major trouble; Dr. Joe Eastman provides an update; wedding best man shoots another patron; health care costs set to skyrocket because of national Republicans; MAGA Christians miss the point; stories from those involved in mass shootings and an alleged letter from a GOP state senator; shooting victim returns to school.
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, flu, measles, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.
Federal government shutdown; AI actress controversy; Matt looks at the economy; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; update on alcohol-involved fire truck crash; adult man found enrolled at White Bear Lake HS; new candidate in CD2; special session drama continues; Orange Shirt Day: Title IX lawsuit.
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
Impending federal government shutdown; Trump policies continue to hurt agriculture; Pete Hegseth assembles military brass for a meeting in Virginia today; sports roundup; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; potential special session on guns.
It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we talk about Patrick’s column on fraud in Minnesota state government and the Reformer’s recent Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Simon about Trump’s DOJ lawsuit over access to Minnesota’s voter rolls. Find everything we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/25/they-were-warned-how-state-government-kept-allowing-the-theft-of-the-peoples-money/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/a-q-a-with-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-who-the-trump-administration-is-suing-over-voter-rolls/
John Fugelsang joins to talk about the right-wing corruption of Christianity and his new book, Separation of Church and Hate; weekend violence; sports update; fatal fire truck crash in western MN; Matt goes in-depth on gun violence from local and national perspectives; fraud.
He's been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney's advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch' on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights…
On today’s show: — More document drops in the Trump/Epstein saga! — Sinclair Broadcasting finally agrees to air Jimmy Kimmel’s show. — A brief history how media consolidation. — How MAGA Republicans will try to cancel 2026 elections. — A good news story from baseball to end hour 1. — Mike Lindell’s prospects for running…
It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Steelers and the Vikings QB situation.
James O’Keefe video about Trump and Epstein; Matt talks about his religiosu background; Dallas ICE facility shooter; Pete Hegseth calls military brass to a meeting; unemployment claims lower than expected; Oklahoma state superintendent resigns; more trouble for MyPillow; federal investigation of autism centers; Belle Plaine alleged hate crime; racist Rochesyer woman.
Dallas shootings; Jimmy Kimmel reinstated; no orders for American soybeans from China; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; crime blotter update; Democrats like Angie Craig keep expecting Republicans to work with them; charges against autism treatment service fraudster.
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.
Right wing bots move over to Threads; Donald Trump goes to the UN and embarrasses himself; Georgia special election; special election in Arizona expected to give House enough votes to release Epstein files; Tylenol and autism; mysterious deaths of black Americans in Texas and Mississippi; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; MAGA does not like being criticized;…
Brett was joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about another fraud case in Minnesota, state capitol security and the sentencing of former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Find those stories at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/18/u-s-attorney-charges-eight-with-wire-fraud-in-minnesota-housing-stabilization-program/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-capitol-has-fewer-security-measures-than-other-state-houses/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/former-sen-nicole-mitchell-sentenced-to-6-months-in-jail-work-release/
Chicago River swim; soybean futures are down sharply; Charlie Kirk memorial; Trump raises some visa fees to six figures; Matt’s first visit to Allianz Field; Racket reviews Guy Fieri’s Holiday food; doubel standards in murder reporting; Stearns County already struggling with Medicaid changes.
Matt goes after the FCC; and Trump administration; Democrats fail to vote down motion honoring Kirk; ICE disperses and arrests protesters in Chicago; more details on the ICE raid in Georgia on the Hyundai plant; Farm Aid; grain elevators not taking soybeans; health premiums will go up without congressional action; Michael Brodkorb previews this weekend’s…
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
On today’s show: — Ellie Krug joins Matt to talk about anti-transgender rhetoric coming from the far right. — A history of the Reichstag and how the Nazis used it to shut down speech. — What exactly did Jimmy Kimmel say that got him suspended by ABC? — Sinclair Broadcasting’s ridiculous demands of Jimmy Kimmel…
Matt was joined by Minnesota author Larry Millett. They talked about his newest book, Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis. Order he book now: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517920470/mysterious-tales-of-old-minneapolis/
Matt was joined by Ellie Krug, host of the Illegal Trans Woman (Saturdays 4-5 PM). They talk about anti-transgender rhetoric being spread after the Charlie Kirk and Annunciation shootings.
Charlie Kirk’s killer; the insane cost of concert tickets; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show today; Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar media coverage of the homeless encampment shootings; Trump protested in Britain.
Matt was joined by Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar, to discuss the commercial side of solar energy. With policy changes recently announced and more on the horizon, many businesses are looking to lock in the best incentives before the rules shift under the new administration. Michael explained how securing solar…
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who makes frequent appearances on the Matt McNeil Show.
GhostBox Radio earns accolades; Robert Redford passes away; what the Charlie Kirk shooter is tied to; government ramps up Chicago enforcement activities; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Tim Walz will run for a third term; 8 shot at homeless encampment.
It’s our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer! Today we talk Walz reelection, data on gun safety laws, and the legislature getting ready for gun bills at the upcoming special session. Here’s all that was covered: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/16/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-launches-reelection-campaign-for-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/heres-what-the-data-say-about-some-common-gun-control-ideas/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/senate-panel-hears-assault-weapons-ban-other-ideas/
Matt talks about his weekend in Chicago; China is not placing orders for US soybeans; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins the show to discuss her Senate run; groyper movement that Charlie Kirk’s killer allegedly belonged to; restauranteur Ann Kim under fire; hypocrisy of Rep. Van Orden; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s game.
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country's highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historically been underserved…
Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today. On the show: — Pema Levy of Mother Jones on Republican gerrymandering. — Greta Bedekovics talks about how Democrats can respond to gerrymandering — MinnPost writer Matthew Blake joins to talk about prospects of a special session. — How SCOTUS has essentially eliminated the 4th amendment. — Problems…
Bruce was joined by MinnPost writer Matthew Blake to talk about prospects of a special session based on his recent reporting: https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2025/09/walzs-urgency-to-act-on-gun-violence-runs-into-political-reality-in-divided-legislature/
Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Greta Bedekovics, associate director of Democracy at the Center for American Progress. They talk about how CAP has changed their guidance for states with independent redistricting commissions in response to Republican gerrymandering.
Bruce was joined by Mother Jones writer Pema Levy as they talk about some of her recent articles on Republican gerrymandering: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/republican-racial-gerrymandering/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/voting-rights-act-supreme-court-2/
Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today. White nationalists using gyms and fitness centers to recruit people; Pastor John Matthews talks about Christian nationalism; John Fugelsang joins the show to continue that discussion; Maggiy Emery of Protect MN; Farm Aid’s status in question.
Maggiy Emery is an experienced nonprofit and political strategist with a background in communications, organizing, and development in such issue areas as gun violence prevention, food justice, animal welfare, immigrant and refugee rights, and more. She has a deep passion for sustainable agriculture and the revitalization of rural spaces, and she is thrilled to bring…
He’s been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney’s advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch’ on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights…
Another day of tragic shootings with conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a Colorado high school; Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace; Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about the Kirk shooting; Tim Walz signals run for re-election; Mayo closing a number of climics.
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30/
How many military personnel would it take to occupy a city like Chicago; Trump’s Epstein birthday card released; the disastrous Trump economy begins to come into focus; recapping the Vikings game; state Democrats select Zack Stephenson as leader; Patrick Coolican returns; Minnesota GOP readies another offensive against the metro.
Patrick Coolican returns for his weekly Tuesday visit. This week Brett and Patrick talk about Zack Stephenson being named DFL house leader, Gov. Walz calling a special session on guns, and Gov. Walz issuing an executive order on vaccine access in Minnesota.
Weelend recap; hikers under influence of mushrooms rescued; China is not buying any American soybeans; Trump goes after Tom Hanks to try to get the North Korea invastion off the headlines; today’s Supreme Court rulings; Australian mushroom murderer given life in prison; thousands honor Annunciation student at funeral; man charged in felony theft from a…
Movie prop auction; this month’s jobs report is full of bad news; 2019 American incursion into North Korea revealed; it’s the guns; TV roundup; man wrongfully convicted of murder released; mandatory anti-union meeting bans upheld; Michael Brodkorb joins to discuss the upcoming Vikings season.
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
Congress pushes to end-around the Epstein files; RFK Jr. on Capitol Hill; possible alligator spotted near Floodwood; exotic animals seized in Deer River; fleeing suspect kills innocents in crash; man arrested for threatening Peggy Flanagan; state audtor Julue Blaha joins to discuss her decision not to run for the office again.
Julie Blaha is the State Auditor of Minnesota.
Cliff Schecter joins Matt to begin the show; Epstein survivors have a press conference; Florida ends vaccine requirements; Minnesota ranks above average nationally in 8 categories; four injured children released; Duluth hazardous materials evacuation; Everson Griffen arrested again; MN rural gun culture.
Cliff Schecter/David Shuster didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribe
Brett was joined by the Minnesota Reformer’s Max Nesterak. Today they talked about Gov. Tim Walz possibly calling a special session to address gun safety as well as some labor stats about Minnesota.
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